A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuriesA local bakery started selling gluten-free pastries made with almond flour and coconut sugar

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is 25% more efficient than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of first-class stamps by 3 cents

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 yearsA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

(责任编辑：君怡)

• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab found higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea fish than previously thought
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·A famous athlete announced retirement from professional sports after 20 years citing health reasons
• ·The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·Local police launched a program to educate teens about the dangers of drunk driving
• ·Global health experts release updated guidelines for managing chronic kidney disease
• ·A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers struggling with crop losses
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote areas
• ·Local farmers markets reported record attendance during the summer months